Dave Portnoy Is Joining Lisa's Book Club!
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The episode of Billy & Lisa in the Morning centers on two major announcements: the upcoming debut of Dave Portnoy in Lisa Donovan's Book Club on July 1st at Big Night Live, and the emotional farewell of longtime KISS 108 staffer Santi, who is leaving to focus on his media company. The hosts celebrate Santi's 25-year tenure with heartfelt tributes, highlighting his legendary pranks, mentorship, and impact on the team. Dave Portnoy joins the show to discuss his new book, 'Cancel Me If You Can,' which launches June 30th, and his commitment to donating $2 per book to Lifeline Animal Shelter in Atlanta, a cause close to his heart as he adopted his rescue dogs Miss Peaches and Pete there. The episode blends humor, nostalgia, and genuine emotion, with Portnoy sharing stories about his pizza tours, his bond with Ann Michael May, and his roots in Swampscott, Massachusetts. The hosts also promote upcoming events, including Jenna Bush Hager’s appearance on May 13th and a special match game featuring Noah Kahn and Charlie Puth.
Dave Portnoy will join Lisa Donovan's Book Club on July 1st at Big Night Live, with tickets available via a link on Instagram and the KISS 108 website.
Portnoy’s new book, 'Cancel Me If You Can,' will donate $2 from every sale to Lifeline Animal Shelter in Atlanta, a nonprofit where he adopted his rescue dogs.
Santi, a 25-year KISS 108 veteran, is leaving to focus on his media company that helps businesses build their digital presence, marking an emotional farewell from the team.
The episode features a mix of entertainment, community building, and heartfelt storytelling, showcasing the deep personal connections within the radio station.
Portnoy’s book tour will include a softball game with Ann Michael May’s team in early June, adding a fun, personal touch to his promotional efforts.
Morning Show Launch & Promotions
The episode opens with a series of promotional segments for iHeartMedia podcasts, including Math & Magic, Bleep with Anna Navarro, Earn Your Leisure, and others, setting the tone for a busy morning show.
Match Game & Fan Engagement
The hosts run the daily free ticket match game, announcing winners and revealing new acts like Benson Boone, Pitbull, and Demi Lovato, while encouraging listener participation via phone and social media.
Real or Fake Headlines & Humor
The hosts play a fun 'real or fake' headline game, featuring a fake gecko in a school toilet and a stolen McDonald's headset prank, with the latter being confirmed as real by a prank call from Justin.
Santi’s Emotional Farewell
“I was at a low point and I was out to dinner in Newburyport and I ran into you and your wife and you had some of the most positive things to say about me and it really picked me up and it helped me out like so much.”
Book Club Announcement & Dave Portnoy’s Arrival
“I DM'd Dave and his team. And I was so impressed because he got right back to me and gave me like the people I need to talk to at Simon & Schuster.”
“I was at a low point and I was out to dinner in Newburyport and I ran into you and your wife and you had some of the most positive things to say about me and it really picked me up and it helped me out like so much.”
“At the minimum, two bucks every single book will go to Lifeline Animal Shelter. That's where I got both Miss Peaches and Pete the Beagle.”
“I DM'd Dave and his team. And I was so impressed because he got right back to me and gave me like the people I need to talk to at Simon & Schuster.”
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Dave Portnoy
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Lisa Donovan
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Santi
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KISS 108
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iHeartMedia
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Miss Peaches
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Lifeline Animal Shelter
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Big Night Live
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Ariana Grande
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Ann Michael May
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